It is not for the Prophet and those who have believed to ask forgiveness for the polytheists, even if they were relatives, after it has become clear to them that they are companions of Hellfire.
Ayat ini diturunkan berkenaan dengan permohonan ampunan Nabi saw. buat pamannya, yaitu Abu Thalib dan sekaligus berkenaan pula dengan permohonan ampunan sebagian para sahabat terhadap kedua orang-orang tua mereka masing-masing yang musyrik.